Within the past week two activist of an earlier generation passed away: Coretta Scott King and Betty Friedan. They were founders in a generation "stabilized" by restrictive race and gender roles. They spoke out at a time, when silence reined. Although irreplaceable, I wonder who will step up, who will pick of the flags of civil liberties and ( Read more... )

Last night Jen and I went to see Brokeback Mountain. We were one of 5 there, after reports from everyone saying how packed it had been the last week. Unlike every other queer and/or openminded person in America, I wasn't exactly overly excited about going to see it. My fear was that the men were going to be portrayed as homewrecks of the married ( Read more... )

Mel and her girl Becki were in for a few days this past week. There are just some friends that regardless of how long its been since you've talked, there's no problem picking up where you both left off. Just lovely to see her again. The visit was extremely too short but Thursday night way into Friday morning made up for it. There's been the ( Read more... )

With his back turned to me, he said I was the most complicated person he’s ever know in his 43 years. I said I’ll take that as compliment for not calling me screwed-up. He gave me the ever-witty, “you said it, not me.” He walked me to the car, still talking to my back. “Don’t go and do something stupid, just because things are complicated.” ( Read more... )

A collidescope of communication. gestures, touches, insinuations. We learn to convey in languages developed when words can't do justice. I tried. for him, I tried. That fear he knew I had without me telling him. and I did tell him, one night in the car, drunk, emotionally exhausted, my words failed me, sliding down my palms into puddles. ( Read more... )

Empty office, and I'm finishing last mintute chores before leaving for a week and a half (christmas and TN trip), God bless it.. I'm so ready. Jammin to Jack Johnson and thinking - this is good. all of it. it's good. And I've got nothing but beautiful days to look forward ( Read more... )

In a dream last night ( Read more... )

Whoa now! It's snowing outside!!!!

(mind you, it's little flurry Louisiana snow)

But still it's SNOW! I'll take it....

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the semester is slowing being neatly tied up. 2 papers down and one more to go. I've finally reached the point in my acedemic career where I can write on nearly any damn thing I please. for instance ( Read more... )